used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
divisible by two
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
LessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
social deportment
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
Sharpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
spunknounUS /spʌŋk/
material for starting a fire
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MATTER SETTLED Lessons were resumed and no more was said concerning the charge against Jack or any of the boys having the same initials, Sawyer and Sharpe being ready to turn out their desks for the doctor's satisfaction but not being required to do so.
which person or people
From this reading "And nobody sends an anonymous letter who has any spunk," muttered Billy Manners.
Whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whoever it was ought to know that Jack was not in Caesar," said Harry.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Jack's friends did not believe in his guilt, even without his saying that the book was not his and they all regarded the affair as a very clumsy one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If he had put in a translation of something Jack was doing at this time there would have been more reason."
